Village of Brewster, NY

The following Village Court Dates have been postponed: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30. Cases will be rescheduled, please contact the Village Court with any questions, 845-279-4020.

The Public Hearing to be held on March 18, 2020 at 50 Main Street, at 7:30 pm, will continue as scheduled. Those who feel sick or uncomfortable attending may send in their comments pertaining to the public hearing and they will be read by the Board of Trustees for consideration.

In order to ensure the safety of the employees of the Village of Brewster against the COVID-19 virus, we ask that those paying utility bills, parking permit fees, building permit fees and all other payments be sent in the mail or may be done over the phone with a credit card. The Village of Brewster honors the date postmarked by the post office. If you have any questions, please call the Village Office, 845-279-3760.

If you have questions regarding the COVID-19 virus, please refer to the information provided by the Putnam County Department of Health.

Thank you,

Michelle Chiudina

VILLAGE OF BREWSTER

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brewster will hold a public hearing on March 18, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as time permits, at the Village Hall, 50 Main Street, Brewster, New York 10509, pursuant to Sections 257-53 and 257-63 of the Village Code, for the purpose of hearing the public with regard to a proposed increase in water rents for Village residents and consumers outside the boundaries of the Village. Proposed rates are on file in the office of the Village Clerk and available for inspection.

At said hearing all interested persons are invited to attend and will be heard. The Village of Brewster is committed to equal access to all.

Dated: March 5, 2020

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MICHELLE CHIUDINA, VILLAGE CLERK

“As the information regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has been dispersed throughout the world, the Putnam County Commissioner of Health has assured the public that the Department of Health is working around the clock to keep our residents safe and healthy. This message was sent out to local leaders in our community:

"As of March 10, 2020, there are ZERO cases of COVID-19 in Putnam County. The PCDOH is working closely with NYSDOH to conduct testing in Putnam County. Testing for COVID-19 follows strict guidelines and testing is being prioritized at the State level. The PCDOH is committed to informing the public if a case of COVID-19 in Putnam County is brought to their attention, but again, at this time, there are NO cases of COVID-19 in Putnam County. It is important to remember that the PCDOH is recommending the same precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as one would do for the flu. Please practice basic hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette and cleaning guidelines daily.

For residents who have questions we are encouraging them to visit the PCDOH website and follow our social media sites for the most current local information. The CDC and NYSDOH website are also reliable sources of information. If after exhausting these options residents still have questions, they can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. These questions and answers will be placed on the website so that all residents can see what is being asked and what guidance is being given."

The Village of Brewster will be keeping the public informed through our Facebook page, website and e-mail that are sent out. If you would like to receive e-mails from the Village of Brewster on this and other matters, please e-mail the Village Clerk, Michelle Chiudina, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please use the websites below to see the information regarding COVID-19 and how best to seek assistance or health care if a resident is concerned that they may have been exposed. The PCDOH in constant contact with the NYSDOH and the CDC regarding updates to monitoring and testing guidelines.

For the most up-to-date local information:
www.putnamcountyny.com/health
www.facebook.com/putnamhealthny
www.twitter.com/putnamhealthny
www.instagram.com/putnamhealthny

For more information:
CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
NYSDOH https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/

Those who feel sick should stay home and if you feel sick enough to go to the doctor, Urgent Care or Emergency Room, please call before you go. If you need emergency personnel such as EMTs or Police, please inform the operator of anyone who is sick and their symptoms at the emergency site.

The Village of Brewster would like to stress that the safety and health of the community is a top priority for the PCDOH and please know that these organizations at the County, State and Federal level are working nonstop to ensure our health and well-being.”

Public Service Announcement from the Brewster Police Department

• Help prevent theft.
• Always lock your car, close all windows, take your keys, and keep valuables and packages hidden from sight, even in your own driveway!
• Away from home, park in well-lit areas.
• Do not exit the vehicle and leave it running.
• Document the serial numbers of property.
• Report all burglary or theft to the police.
• Be aware of your surroundings; people can be watching you while you are concentrating on something else.
• Report suspicious activity.
• Play it safe. Do not put yourself or your family in danger and save the hassle of loss of property and vehicle repair by taking some preventive steps up front.

The Village Offices and Village Court will be closing on December 24, 2019 at 12:00 pm and we will re-open at 8:30 am on December 27, 2019. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Brewster Planning Board Agenda: 12.20.19  7:30PM Village Hall 50 Main St.

1. Minutes of Oct. 15, 2019

2. Brewster Central Schools and Christine and Dino Piccini: Consideration of re-approval of earlier approval of Lot Line Adjustment, filing of same not completed when approved.

3. New Business

Due to inclement weather, the Planning Board Meeting that was to be scheduled for tonight, December 17, 2019 at 7:30, will be canceled. The next regular meeting will be January 21, 2020.

New York State’s Click It or Ticket mobilization will commence May 202019 and continue through June 2, 2019. The Brewster Police Department will participate in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Program and focus on enforcing New York State’s Occupant Restraint Law. New York State is a “primary enforcement’ state. An officer may issue a traffic summons just for failure to wear a seat belt. A ticket may be issued to a driver who fails to make sure a child passenger is properly secured in a safety seat or with a seat belt. It’s important to know that Click It or Ticket is not about issuing summons it’s about saving lives.

Seat belts save lives and prevent serious injuries in a traffic crash. According to NHTSA, seat belts saved an estimated 14,668 lives of occupants 5 and older. If all passenger vehicle occupants 5 and older involved in fatal crashes had worn their seat belts, and additional 2,456 lives could have been saved in 2016 alone. SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES- BUCKLE UP.